1998 Other Mazda Models white smoke

1998 MAZDA
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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PHILLIP HERBERT
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hi got a prob with my mx3 white smoke bellows out the tail pipe on first start in the morning it lasts for about a minute or two then goes away the car still seems to run ok. wot can this be .
Jan 29, 2008 at 9:31 PM
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BLACKOP555
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That is just excess vapor in the gas and the engine, it is normal on start up for just about all vehicles, nothing to worry about. its not a blown headgasket if thats what your worrying.
Jan 30, 2008 at 12:42 AM
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